Vikash Varnwal
Operations & Project Management Specialist
Ramgarh
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager with over 11 years of expertise in managing project operations including MSME relevant projects, project management, resource optimization, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, leading capacity-building initiatives, and liaising with government bodies, CSR and skill development organizations to drive growth in small and medium scale enterprises. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and compliance with government schemes like DDU-GKY.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Manager to Senior Manager
EFS Facilities Services Group
Noida
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Spearheaded India operations for skill development vertical, focusing on MSME workforce enhancement.
- Established strong partnerships with NSDC, MSDE, ITIs, and Polytechnic institutes to align training with MSME sector needs.
- Developed and managed yearly budgets, MIS reports, and cost-revenue trackers improving operational transparency.
- Managed recruitment and deployment aligning workforce demand of MSMEs with skill provider capacities.
- Led strategic planning and execution of skill enhancement programs based on pilot project feedback and industry requirements.
Project Manager (Project Based) (C20 Civil Sewa Summit/G20 Program)
Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN)
New Delhi
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive field surveys and stakeholder mapping, data analysis & reporting.
- Executed program planning and documentation, ensuring alignment with C20 Civil Sewa Summit, capacity building of the stakeholders.
National Head
Society for Human Transformation & Research
Delhi
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Directed site identification and center setups for skill and operational hubs supporting MSMEs across three states.
- Designed HR and travel policies ensuring smooth MSME support operations.
- Led a team of 40 personnel managing state-level project delivery and government compliance including PFMS and audit processes.
- Coordinated with government entities for project approvals and due diligence ensuring MSME projects met statutory requirements.
Quality Head
MPTA Education Ltd.
Raipur
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed quality assurance processes for skill training centers targeting MSME skill development under DDU-GKY norms.
- Verified candidate documentation and payment compliance, ensuring transparency and credibility in MSME skill funding.
- Maintained documents of approximately 500 candidates at the training centre.
Soft Skills Trainer to Centre Head to Quality Head
Educator Extraordinaire Ltd.
Jharkhand
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered training and skill development tailored to MSME employee needs; managed team of 15 individuals.
- Coordinated with State Rural Livelihood Missions and Sector Skill Councils for candidate certification and placements aligned with MSME sectors.
- Maintained detailed records of participant progress, utilizing data to identify patterns and areas for improvement in the overall training program.
- Performed research on implementation and success of training methods and techniques to create well-rounded skills development program.
Operations Manager
B.M. Enterprises
Jharkhand
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Enhanced operational efficiency and profitability by streamlining processes and vendor management within an SME environment.
- Facilitated Enterprise Development & processing UAM (MSME) Registration.
- Developed business strategies focusing on process improvements and cost controls relevant to small business growth.
- Managed a team of 10 Individuals.
Education
Master's - Social Work
Kalinga University
Raipur07.2016
Bachelor's - Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology
Ranchi08.2011
Skills
MSME Operations Management
Project Planning & Implementation
Government Liaison (NSDC, MSDE, ITIs, Polytechnics)
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
Strategic planning
Operations management
Documentation and reporting
Performance monitoring
Resource management
Certification
International Trainers & Assessors Course (ITAC/ToT)
Accomplishments
- Key contributor to successful implementation of DDU-GKY skill development installments
- Secretary, Rotaract Club of Damodar Valley (2020–2022)
Awards
Awarded Best Employee of the Month-May 2013
Timeline
Program Manager to Senior Manager
EFS Facilities Services Group
09.2023 - 05.2025
Project Manager (Project Based) (C20 Civil Sewa Summit/G20 Program)
Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN)
05.2023 - 08.2023
National Head
Society for Human Transformation & Research
04.2021 - 07.2022
Quality Head
MPTA Education Ltd.
03.2019 - 01.2020
Soft Skills Trainer to Centre Head to Quality Head
Educator Extraordinaire Ltd.
11.2017 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
B.M. Enterprises
05.2013 - 03.2014
Master's - Social Work
Kalinga University
Bachelor's - Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology